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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.08, 36,410.64 and 15,204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.08, 36,410.64 and 15,204.16 is: 20,983.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.08 : 36,410.64 = 15,204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.08/36,410.64 = 15,204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.08x = 36,410.64 × 15,204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.08x = 553,593,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,593,196.26/26,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,983.68

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